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New White Paper Highlights Full Implications of Oral Anticoagulants for Stroke Risk Reduction in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), in partnership with its sponsor Boston Scientific Corporation released a new white paper to assist healthcare professionals in understanding the…

May 11, 2019

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Clinical Trial Successfully Screens More than 60,000 People for Atrial Fibrillation Using Only A Smartphone

A digital screening for atrial fibrillation successfully monitored more than 60,000 participants from the general population in Belgium.

May 11, 2019

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New Global Consensus Statement on Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias Presented at Heart Rhythm 2019

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) in partnership with the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), and the Latin American…

May 10, 2019

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HRS Releases New Expert Consensus Statement on Evaluation, Risk Stratification, and Management Of Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) released a first-of-its-kind consensus statement with guidance on the evaluation and management of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) including findings on genetics…

May 9, 2019

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New Clinical Trial Shows Non-Invasive, Self-Administered Ear-Clip Therapy Suppresses Atrial Fibrillation

A randomized clinical trial effectively uses nerve stimulation through an ear clip to reduce atrial fibrillation (AF) burden and showcases an emerging noninvasive treatment option…

May 9, 2019

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Weight Loss Surgery Prior to Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Significantly Reduces Rate of Recurrence

A new study shows that overweight patients who have bariatric surgery before undergoing ablation reduce their risk of the arrhythmia returning.

May 7, 2019

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Body Scanners at Airport Security Do Not Interfere with Functionality of Pacemakers and Defibrillators

Results from new research show that passengers with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), such as pacemakers or defibrillators, can safely travel through airport security checkpoints.

May 7, 2019

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Heart Rhythm Society Marks 40 Years of Advances In Electrophysiology with Annual Scientific Sessions In San Francisco

With a faculty of more than 700 of the world’s most notable experts in cardiac rhythm management and over 150 exhibitors, Heart Rhythm 2019 will…

May 7, 2019

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New Study Reveals Need for Increased Patient Education on Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

The study reviewed patients’ overall knowledge of data from their devices as well as their perceptions on what is most important.

May 7, 2019

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Heart Rhythm Society Names New CEO to Assume Position in March 2019

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) announces that Patricia V. Blake, FASAE, CAE will become the new CEO, following a thorough search and transition planning process.

October 26, 2018